An event for business owners and executives, Business Blaze presents topics relevant to current and future business operations as well as issues that may impact the Indianapolis business community. This quarterly event features top-notch, industry speakers and an opportunity for meaningful dialogue.
Join us October 9th
Topic: The Great Equalizer
“The Great Equalizer” centers around those who consider themselves “underdogs” in their chosen arenas. Maybe it’s down to not having the right education, finances, support, etc…, but I’m here to tell you there is ALWAYS a way to even out the playing field. Kristian will focus on the things each of us can do in pursuit of our goals that our biggest competitors haven’t even thought of!
Our Speaker: Kristian Aleixo
Kristian Aleixo is a professional race car driver on IndyCar’s “Road to Indy” ladder; one day, he aspires to compete in the Indianapolis 500. Beyond this, Kristian has authored the autobiography, “My Life in Story: The Outside Groove,” with a foreword by Willy T. Ribbs, and the children’s book, “Faster and Faster,” with an introduction by Robby Unser. In addition, he stars in his own reality TV show, produced by Sharp Entertainment, the makers of “Jersey Shore,” and “90 Day Fiancé.” Kristian hopes to use this platform to bring much needed attention to his off-track passions, including homelessness (which Kristian suffered throughout high school after losing his mother to diabetes when he was age 13), Type-1 diabetes (which Kristian was diagnosed with during a tour of duty in Iraq), and mental health for veterans (Kristian served in the U.S. Army). Furthermore, Kristian is a regular volunteer at the Children’s Bureau and various children’s hospitals; in addition, he is working on a foundation for kids with disabilities who want to become professional athletes.
Find Kristian on Facebook
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Our Featured Non-Profit:
Leading the Fight Against Hunger.
Gleaners is leading the fight against hunger in Indiana by distributing food to more than 210 partner agencies in 21 Indiana counties: food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.
We also provide direct services to those struggling with hunger, through programs such as BackSacks: Weekend Food for Kids, School-Based Pantry, C.A.R.E. Mobile Pantry, and Community Cupboard.
If you are interested in volunteering with Gleaners, please see our current volunteer opportunities or complete our volunteer interest form.
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OUR SPOTLIGHT SPONSOR
Paul McCoy
Certified Business Coach
Paul McCoy is a Certified Business Coach for ActionCoach, the #1 Business Coaching Firm in the world, with over 25 years of experience as a business leader working with small businesses and Fortune 500 companies. Paul’s unique blend of business experiences that range from program management; through engineering to business improvement and financial management that enables him to provide flexible, practical advice to businesses.
Paul is passionate about helping businesses increase sales and working with leaders to improve operational efficiency. He brings energy and enthusiasm to his work and strives to partner with businesses to make positive, cost-effective, and pragmatic changes. He also knows that getting the right people on the team is critical to growing a business, as a Certified Innermetrix Consultant (CIC) he works with leaders to utilize behavioral assessment tools to hire the right people.
Paul is impassioned about enhancing education in the community. He currently serves as Treasurer for Communities in Schools of Indiana, a not for profit organization that provides students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life, and is a Certified Rugby Coach and coaches the Zionsville High School Rugby Club.
If you want to regain control of your business, and not let it control you, call Paul for a complimentary coaching session:
317-832-0912
